Jackson Councilman Calogero Next in Line for County Patronage Job?

JACKSON – Will Councilman Barry Calogero be the next Ocean County politician to receive a position in the county government, or a lucrative appointment to one of the county’s political boards or…

Toms River North (1) at Jackson Memorial (0) – Girls Soccer

JACKSON — It wasn’t a thing of beauty. Toms River North, No. 9 in the NJ.com Top 20, and No. 16 Jackson Memorial battled to a stalemate over the first 75 minutes…

120 guns turned in during buyback in Asbury Park

ASBURY PARK — Authorities took in 120 guns Saturday and handed out $7,025 in the latest Guns for Cash program held in Monmouth County. The event allows people to hand in weapons…

Motorcyclist arrested after plowing into 3 cops investigating fatal crash

UNION CITY — Three Union City police officers remain hospitalized Thursday after they were struck by a motorcyclist who plowed through an investigation of a fatal crash that left a 16-year-old high…

Pygmy sperm whale, baby calf die after washing up on Jersey Shore beach

BRIGANTINE – A pygmy sperm whale and her young calf had to be euthanized Wednesday after they washed ashore in Brigantine hours apart, officials said. The adult female pygmy sperm whale was…

Voter fraud accusations fly after GOP leader gets pre-marked mail-in ballot

TRENTON — Atlantic City Mayor Don Guardian has called for an investigation following a Republican councilman’s claims that his sealed mail-in-ballot had pre-selected three Democrats running for state and local office, according…

New Jersey Dem Quits Race; Citing Trump’s Support of Opponent

WASHINGTON — Civil rights lawyer Katherine Hartman withdrew Thursday from the race for the Democratic nomination against Rep. Tom MacArthur, citing the time needed to raise enough money to compete. Hartman said…

Nick Cannon ‘ain’t apologizing for sh’ After Georgian Court Appearance Went Bad

Georgian Court University officials said his show on Saturday night at the college “crossed the line” and was offensive View Slideshow……

Family banned for life from football league after dad’s alleged attack on teen coach

WESTWOOD – A peewee football league has banned a father for life after he allegedly snapped when his young son was rotated out as quarterback on a flag football team and attacked…

Lawmakers OK tougher scrutiny of N.J. group homes after death of advocate’s son

TRENTON — Eliciting wild applause and chants of “thank you” from a gathering of families at the Statehouse, the state Senate Thursday gave final approval to legislation that would impose tougher scrutiny…

Why won’t Christie’s AG step up for the wrongfully convicted? | Editorial

The screaming injustice in Passaic County continues: Two men, imprisoned for more than 24 years for the murder of a young man minding his uncle’s video store, were recently cleared by DNA…

Pups, pigs arrive in N.J. from hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico (PHOTOS)

MADISON — Another 181 pets from Puerto Rico are on the path to finding new homes in New Jersey after Hurricane Maria tore through the island, thanks to St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare…

2 officers who fatally shot Toms River man cleared of any wrongdoing

TOMS RIVER – Two Toms River police officers were in the right when they shot at a man who attacked one of the officers after he was found hiding in a bathroom…

Shake Shack, Surf Taco expanding with 2 new N.J. locations

MERCER COUNTY – Burger and taco fans will soon have Shake Shack and Surf Taco to choose from in Mercer County in the future. Surf Taco, a popular Jersey Shore “Surf Mex”…

Too Early for Toms River Campaign Signs?

TOMS RIVER – Is it too early for campaign lawn signs? The township Republican club president took a shot at the Democratic council challengers over the issue via social media this weekend.…

Phil Murphy shows a Corzine-like lack of sensitivity to ethnic politics | Mulshine

I’m beginning to think that a career at Goldman Sachs may not be the best preparation for a career in New Jersey politics. We saw that back in 2000 when Goldman gazillionaire…

Did Christie Divert Millions of Education Dollars to Opioid Fight? Gov Says “Liar!”

TOMS RIVER — They’ve called each other names before, and it continued Wednesday. Gov. Chris Christie had an angry response when asked about Assembly Speaker Vincent Prieto’s statements that he broke a…

Woman beat boyfriend to death with frying pans, authorities say

WOODLYNNE — A woman has been charged with beating her boyfriend to death with frying pans, authorities said. Maleia Cole, 33, was charged Saturday with murder in the killing of 35-year-old Jason…

Today is National Taco Day. Where are the best deals?

This year it’s Taco Wednesday — because today is National Taco Day. On Wednesday, Oct. 4, restaurants in New Jersey and across the nation will be celebrating National Taco Day with taco…

Seaside Park Bomber on Trial

NEW YORK (AP) — A jury on Tuesday watched video footage of a man with a backpack dragging two small suitcases down a street last year before a bomb went off, injuring…

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